Press Release Article

PORT AUTHORITY TO CLOSE ALL FIVE AIRPORTS TO ARRIVING DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS BEGINNING AT NOON SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

Date: Aug 26, 2011Press Release Number: 100-2011

The Port Authority has announced that it will close its five airports -- John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, Stewart International, LaGuardia and Teterboro airports -- to all arriving passenger international and domestic flights beginning at noon Saturday, August 27.

The five airports will remain open for departing flights pending further updates.

The Port Authority is taking this measure to avoid stranding passengers at its airports when the region's mass transit systems suspend service tomorrow due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Irene.

Many weekend departures already have been cancelled at all of the airports, so travelers are urged to contact their carriers prior to leaving for the airport.